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US3233055A
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Snap action electrical switch with adjustable differential action
Assignee: Penn Controls Inc
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Filing: 1962-04-27
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1982-04-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Grover M Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN A SNAP ACTION ELECTRICAL SWITCH, MOVABLE CONTACT MECHANISM HAVING A CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN TWO SWITCHING POSITIONS, SAID MECHANISM INCLUDING A PORTION ACTUATABLE BI-DIRECTIONALLY THROUGH A CERTAIN DISTANCE ALONG A CERTAIN PATH OF TRAVEL AND MEANS BIASING SAID ACTUATABLE PORTION AGAINST SUCH ACTUATION UNDER CONDITIONS WHERE SAID PORTION IS ACTUATED THROUGH A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF SAID CERTAIN DISTANCE AND THEN BEING EFFECTIVE FOR CAUSING SUCH ACTUATION FOR THE REMAINDER OF SUCH CERTAIN DISTANCE CAUSING A SNAP ACTION OF SAID ACTUATABLE PORTION AND SNAPPING OF SAID CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER BETWEEN SAID TWO SWITCHING POSITIONS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A SNAP ACTION ELECTRICAL SWITCH, MOVABLE CONTACT MECHANISM HAVING A CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN TWO SWITCHING POSITIONS, SAID MECHANISM INCLUDING A PORTION ACTUATABLE BI-DIRECTIONALLY THROUGH A CERTAIN DISTANCE ALONG A CERTAIN PATH OF TRAVEL AND MEANS BIASING SAID ACTUATABLE PORTION AGAINST SUCH ACTUATION UNDER CONDITIONS WHERE SAID PORTION IS ACTUATED THROUGH A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF SAID CERTAIN DISTANCE AND THEN BEING EFFECTIVE FOR CAUSING SUCH ACTUATION FOR THE REMAINDER OF SUCH CERTAIN DISTANCE CAUSING A SNAP ACTION OF SAID ACTUATABLE PORTION AND SNAPPING OF SAID CONTACT CARRYING MEMBER BETWEEN SAID TWO SWITCHING POSITIONS,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |